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Thanks, Morganite, for such scholarly inisights -- and caveats!

You add much to this forum.

MERRY CHRISTMAS!
Bobbye
(P.S. I think No. 1 is correct. LOL)

Further comment re Morganite's comment in the initial discussion of the "ED":i.e., "The altar was built on Jordan's West Bank (some say on the East Bank)."

I was reading an article recently that...

Great thoughts, Katiy!

Merry Christmas.
Bobbye

Yes, John the Baptist was living in the Qumran caves with the Essenes PRIOR to his appearance at the Jordan to baptize Jesus. John was six months older than Jesus, placing him at 30 years of age...

What Must I Do To Be Saved?
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Re the above by Fredg, Jesus was baptized according to the ritual of "The Molten Sea," as practiced in the Old Testament.

(1) First, "to fulfill all...

Urim & Thummim

Love the site! Plan to do more study re the stones for each -- particularly the purpose or meaning of the stones.

Thanks. You add much to this site!
Bobbye

(1) What is the first step to Salvation?

(2) What are your beliefs (based upon The Bible) regarding Salvation?

(3) Do you believe in the eternal security of the believer (keeping in mind that...

Thanks, Sage.

Have a blessed Thanksgiving.
Bobbye

"FIVE CROWNS OF SCRIPTURE"

I referenced this subject in my previous post ("Partakers of Their Evil Deeds), thus I post the following.

Please share your comments re these crowns....

Thanks, Maggie.

We can learn so much from others. I look forward to other postings that are a bit out of the ordinary re Scripture; Christianity, etc.

Be blessed. Happy Thanksgiving!
We...

ENGRAVING OF THE STONES OF THE "URIM & THUMMIM!"
WHAT WAS THE METHOD?

One of the greatest forms of Bible Study or Christian discussion is not merely questions/answers or debate; rather, a ...

Right on, Stony. As I read the initial post, The Holy Spirit impressed upon me basically the heart of your post;i.e. "'I will be with thee for the next 27 years...' brings him to a juncture in...

Thanks, Morganite.

Great info. Thanks for the explanation and references.

Bobbye

"SOLOMON'S CEDAR CHARIOT"

From Song of Solomon 3:9, "King Solomon made himself a chariot of the wood of Lebanon."

Often the "cedars of Lebanon" are mention in the O.T. Thus, the reference...

Principle of Double Effect

In Hermeneutics ("laws and rules of interpreting Scripture"), the "Principle of Double Effect" or "...Double Reference," asserts that a particular Scripture can be...

Thanks, Maggie and Morganite.

Excellent material.

My comments: "The altar -- so named "Ed" in the KJV -- was actually a "bloodless altar" that separated the 2-1/2 tribes on the east side of the...

"And the children of Reuben and the children of Gad called the altar 'ED,'for it shall be a witness between us that the Lord is God. Joshua 22:34

WHAT IS YOUR EXPLANATION OF THE ORIGIN OF THIS...

The Date of The Exodus

"The actual date of the Exodus, though a difficult problem, is also an important one for understanding the background of the book.

"Critical scholars usually date the...

Morganite, please research the status of the future Temple, as well as the search for the perfect Red Heifer. THIS IS ACTUALLY HAPPENING AS I WRITE.

It is a current and on-going project within...

"...where are his prophets and apostles?"

"The Twelve" were "Foundational Apostles." Once the Foundation of the Gospel of Jesus Christ was laid, there was no need for "foundational apostles." In...

"Three Distinct Persons" in "Three Distinct Offices," BUT "One God."

Just as we have TWO people in ONE marriage, we have Three (Trinity) WHO COMPRISE THE "GODHEAD!" ONE GODHEAD -- ONE GOD!
...

First of all, no one but God can heal! So there are no "faith healers." People are healed by faith and THE POWER OF GOD

Jesus said, "And YE shall LAY HANDS on the sick and they shall recover!"...

Phil, your profound statement: "...the Christian life is not a walk in the park, but rather a walk in the footsteps of Jesus," WHICH LED TO CALVARY! This is not the "easy life" but "THE CHRIST...

JESUS AND GOD

Yes, the elder John was writing to the church (believers).

However, the word "advocate" in the Greek is "parakletos, advocate, supporter, backer, helper, Paraclete." THUS, THE...

WELCOME, MaggieB

Maggie, it's so great to have you on board! YOU'RE AN ASSET TO ANY BOARD! I look forward to your wisdom. (And "thanks" for sharing re the "tickets!" LOL)

Be blessed,...

Glad to share!

What a respite we've found here -- once again -- on AskMe to be able to share the things of God!

Be blessed,
Bobbye

Maggie, it's great to have you on Board! Phil, Stony, and I welcome you! ( I speak for them without their permission, but they'll forgive me and love me in the Lord in spite of.. LOL)

Fred,...

RED LETTER BIBLE: FYI

Some may not be aware of the origin of the Red Letter Bible. Thus my purpose in sharing the following. Bobbye
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THE RED LETTER BIBLE

There are millions...

DOES HELL EXIST?

The Bible speaks more of Hell than of Heaven. Jesus said it and that settles it!

What think ye?
Bobbye

Morganite:

No, Joseph was never the head of a tribel. He was only 17 years old when sold into slavery (Egyptian slavery); was the right hand of the Pharaoh from 30 years of age until his death...

DOES ANYONE HERE HAVE CURRENT INFORMATION REGARDING "THE SEARCH FOR THE RED HEIFER?"

I share the following for those who may not be familiar with the significance for "THE SEARCH FOR THE RED...

Amen, Phil!

"Grace, grace! God's grace! FREELY GIVEN TO "WHOSOEVER WILL!"

The sad part of reference re my post is that some of the $10.00 tickets are going for $100.00 on E-Bay. Sadder...

You have received great responses so I'll just add one item of correction:i.e.
Joseph was not the head of one of the tribes. His sons, Ephraim and Manasseh, were heads of the two half-tribes. ...

WELCOME, PHIL!

What an asset you will be to this Board -- as you have been on all boards on which you have participated. YOU HAVE MUCH TO OFFER HERE! I look forward to your responses.
...

The latest and greatest mega church and minister in my city tours America, selling tickets for $10.00 to spend "An Evening with ________." A regular "worship service" is conducted.

What are...

"Nothing" sat in the sands of time -- by a River of Life that flowed through the wilderness. " Something" found "nothing" and "nothing" became "something" because of "Something!" B. Wright

An excellent response! *********

The blood of the sacrificial animals ("shed blood") was of no effect UNTIL the High Priest sprinkled ("sprinkled blood") it with his finger seven times upon The...

"URBAN LEGENDS"

This is not a question but a comment (after viewing the comments re Pepsi).

All of us have received inaccurate e-mails, etc. that could have easily been verified or discounted....

THE BLOOD SHED & THE BLOOD SPRINKLED

In the Old Testament and the New Testament sacrificial "Blood" is spoken of in two ways;i.e. "The Blood shed and the Blood sprinkled."

IN THE OLD...

"Edersheim" is also one of my favorites! Can't go wrong with his commentary.
Bobbye

Why go to psychics? Jesus said: "When He (The Holy Spirit) is come, He will lead and guide you into all truth."

The Holy Spirit will reveal whatever it is you are seeking from psychics, so why...

Excellent information. Thanks for sharing. Outstanding! Bobbye

The Jewish word "cherem" (Old Testament) literally means " something removed from common use and set apart for a special purpose."

Also (from my Jewish friends): "Nine times out of ten the use...